1971 Pontiac Firebird Transam 455 HO
The 1970-81 second generation Pontiac Firebird featured a more swoopy body replacing the coke bottle shape, the rear window line now extending almost to the trunk lip, no Convertible, only a 2 door Coupe available.
Models were the base Firebird, the upspec Espirit, the Formula 400 and the Trans Am. The Formula 400 came standard with V8, hood scoops and console and the Trans Am got upgraded handling, suspension, and horsepower, as well as exclusive hood, spoilers, fog lights and wheels
In 1971 high back seats were introduced and the 455 cu in V8 in the Trans Am.
In 1973 new heavy crash absorbing bumpers were added, the new egg crate grille didn't look recessed as much, the SD455 offered
In 1974 the Firebird got the new shovel nose and wide slotted tail lights.
1971 engines; 155hp 250 cu in 6 cyl, 250hp 350 V8, 265 or 300hp 400 V8, 325hp 455 V8 (335hp Ram Air IV)
1971 Pontiac Firebird Transam 455 HO
The 1970-81 second generation Pontiac Firebird featured a more swoopy body replacing the coke bottle shape, the rear window line now extending almost to the trunk lip, no Convertible, only a 2 door Coupe available.
Models were the base Firebird, the upspec Espirit, the Formula 400 and the Trans Am. The Formula 400 came standard with V8, hood scoops and console and the Trans Am got upgraded handling, suspension, and horsepower, as well as exclusive hood, spoilers, fog lights and wheels
In 1971 high back seats were introduced and the 455 cu in V8 in the Trans Am.
In 1973 new heavy crash absorbing bumpers were added, the new egg crate grille didn't look recessed as much, the SD455 offered
In 1974 the Firebird got the new shovel nose and wide slotted tail lights.
1971 engines; 155hp 250 cu in 6 cyl, 250hp 350 V8, 265 or 300hp 400 V8, 325hp 455 V8 (335hp Ram Air IV)